Vulnerability Description
WiMAX routers based on the MediaTek SDK (libmtk) that use a custom httpd plugin are vulnerable to an authentication bypass allowing a remote, unauthenticated attacker to gain administrator access to the device by performing an administrator password change on the device via a crafted POST request.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Greenpacket | Ox350 Firmware | - |
| Greenpacket | Ox350 | - |
| Huawei | Bm2022 Firmware | - |
| Huawei | Bm2022 | - |
| Huawei | Hes-309M Firmware | - |
| Huawei | Hes-309M | - |
| Huawei | Hes-319M Firmware | - |
| Huawei | Hes-319M | - |
| Huawei | Hes-319M2W Firmware | - |
| Huawei | Hes-319M2W | - |
| Huawei | Hes-339M Firmware | - |
| Huawei | Hes-339M | - |
| Mada | Soho Wireless Router Firmware | - |
| Mada | Soho Wireless Router | - |
| Zte | Ox-330P Firmware | - |
| Zte | Ox-330P | - |
| Zyxel | Max218M Firmware | - |
| Zyxel | Max218M | - |
| Zyxel | Max218M1W Firmware | - |
| Zyxel | Max218M1W | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.sec-consult.com/2017/06/ghosts-from-past-authentication-bypass.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/350135MitigationThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20170607-0_VaExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://blog.sec-consult.com/2017/06/ghosts-from-past-authentication-bypass.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/350135MitigationThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20170607-0_VaExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-3216?
CVE-2017-3216 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). WiMAX routers based on the MediaTek SDK (libmtk) that use a custom httpd plugin are vulnerable to an authentication bypass allowing a remote, unauthenticated attacker to gain administrator access to t...
How severe is CVE-2017-3216?
CVE-2017-3216 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-3216?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Greenpacket Ox350 Firmware, Greenpacket Ox350, Huawei Bm2022 Firmware, Huawei Bm2022, Huawei Hes-309M Firmware.